1. Dolphins are said to being dying, but is it the end of
their species?
2. No Dolphins are not going extinct.
"There is no evidence at this time to
indicate that such a worldwide, multi-species crash is
occurring," Randall Wells, director of the Sarasota
Dolphin Research Program said.
3. The Truth
There is no world-wide die out of dolphins
Bacterial Infection has been spreading
Only certain species of the population have been hit
The same species in other areas could be doing fine
4. Bottlenose Dolphins
For example the bottlenose dolphin was hit hard in the
Gulf of Mexico year of 2010 before the oil spill in April.
5. What is Happening
“No common infectious disease has been identified in
any of the current dolphin stranding events,” said
Barclay.
These could wipe out families of dolphins effecting the
later generations population
It is a SERIOUS concern to the dolphin research and
conservationist.
6. Reasoning Possible for this
Dilemma
abnormal weather
toxic algae blooms
parasites
pollution exposure
loss of prey leading to starvation
disorientation due to loud noises from ships and oil
exploration
physical injury
8. Humans are at fault.
“What isn't in doubt is that human impacts on the
ocean are hurting dolphins around the world.”
Dolphins need the water and most people do not
realize what they are polluting the ocean.